Holiday Leave
In accordance with Chapter 662, Texas Government Code, state employees will be entitled to observe the following holidays during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. Section 662.011 of the Government Code allows institutions of higher education to adjust their schedules within the total number of holidays authorized by law. Pursuant to System Policy 31.04, Holidays, the holiday schedule is submitted by the chancellor for approval by the Board of Regents.
Observed Holiday Dates for FY 26: University Closed
Labor Day: September 1, 2025
Veteran’s Day: November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2025
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
Spring Break: March 20, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Emancipation Day: June 19, 2026